Tag Archives: Canada

War: What is it Good for?

Absolutely Nothing! Edwin Starr got it absolutely right when he sang this song. The whole point of war is to depopulate the world. At the same time, it can be a useful tool to frighten the people into surrendering their … Continue reading

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Like Father, Like Son?

“Fuddle Duddle” first uttered, 48 years ago today Does Junior want to say the same? “Just watch me…”

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Rise Up! Rise Up!

Revolution I think it’s the most natural of instincts. Anarchy is the enemy of Government. People want to be free, to do whatever they want, whenever they want to do it. Those in control want to maintain the right (‘Maintiens … Continue reading

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You Oughta Know…

What kind of damage an Ex with an Axe to grind can do Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned her position in the Liberal Cabinet yesterday. Now what? I’ll tell you what: she wants to be Prime Minister one day, so she has … Continue reading

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Optics: Is the PMO Transparent Enough?

SNC-Lavalin It’s an election year. The Conservatives are hoping to find a chink in Trudeau’s armour. They are practically manufacturing scenarios to oust the Liberals from Parliament. In other words, whatever works. But being in power also means having the … Continue reading

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Rural Ontario Detective on CTV

Cardinal I wasn’t confident that this show would succeed on TV because of its story lines and its rural setting. I was wrong. CTV has renewed the show for two more seasons. That will make four altogether. This is the … Continue reading

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Banff, Alberta

Totem Pole Shopping District Mountains and Rivers

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Retro-Feminist Television on CBC

Frankie Drake Mysteries After the runaway “success” of the Murdock Mysteries the Canadian Broadcast Corporation decided to try to see if lightning could strike twice. These two shows are made by the same production company, Shaftesbury Films, based in Toronto. And therefore … Continue reading

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Rocky Mountain Views

Canadian Pacific Railway Roadside Vistas Cascading Water

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From an Airplane

Rocky Mountains Coastal Mountains Clouds

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